City guide
Tempe, AZ
Tempe is the compact city between Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler, home to Arizona State University's main campus and Tempe Town Lake. Tempe has condos and apartments near ASU and the lake, 1950s–1970s ranch homes in central neighborhoods, and larger lots and lake homes in south Tempe.
What do homes cost in Tempe?
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| Local sold data | Tempe (May 2026) |
|---|---|
| Median sold price | $483,000 |
| Median days on market | 54 days |
| Median sold price per sq ft | $288 |
| Homes sold in period | 138 |
Source: Redfin Data Center — housing market tracker, all residential sales; data published June 2, 2026. City figures are one month; neighborhood and ZIP figures are a 3-month rolling window. Where Redfin does not publish a neighborhood, the ZIP code that contains it is shown and named. Typical rent in Tempe: $1,649/mo (Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), August 2026).
| Measure | Maricopa County |
|---|---|
| Average sold price | $473,406 |
| Median list price | $499,000 |
| Average days on market | 68 |
| Average price per sq ft | $260 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 97.8% |
County snapshot updated October 1, 2026. Source: Redfin — Maricopa County housing market; FRED — Median listing price, Phoenix metro.
Where is Tempe on the map?
Light rail and the Tempe Streetcar serve downtown, and Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park sit along the city's northern edge.
Agent pins are placed at the nearest major intersection, the same as the homepage map. Parcel lines: Maricopa County GIS.
How far is Tempe from major job centers?
Tempe is about 2 minutes by car (1 road miles, no traffic) from ASU Tempe campus, its closest major job center by car.
~2 min
drive · 1 road mi · no traffic
ASU Tempe campus
~11 min
drive · 5 road mi · no traffic
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
~17 min
drive · 10 road mi · no traffic
Downtown Phoenix
~18 min
drive · 11 road mi · no traffic
Price Corridor (Chandler)
Drive times: OpenStreetMap road routing (OSRM), no traffic, from the center of Tempe, calculated October 2026. Rush hour takes longer; check a mapping app for live traffic and transit.
Which schools and parks serve Tempe?
Tempe is served by the school districts and park systems linked below; confirm the assigned school for any address on the district site.
Is there an HOA or new construction in Tempe?
What is being built nearby
- ASU Novus Innovation Corridor near Tempe Town Lake
Which Tempe neighborhoods have their own guide?
No Tempe neighborhood has its own guide yet; this city page covers the whole city.
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Tempe FAQ
Where is Tempe?+
Tempe is the compact city between Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler, home to Arizona State University's main campus and Tempe Town Lake.
What kind of homes are in Tempe?+
Tempe has condos and apartments near ASU and the lake, 1950s–1970s ranch homes in central neighborhoods, and larger lots and lake homes in south Tempe.
How much do homes cost in Tempe?+
The median sold price in Tempe was $483,000 for May 2026, with a median of 54 days on market (Redfin Data Center — housing market tracker, all residential sales). The latest Maricopa County average sold price is $473,406 (Redfin Maricopa County housing market (3-month rolling sold data) and FRED / Realtor.com median list price (Phoenix metro), updated October 1, 2026). For a specific home, the local agent can prepare a range from recent nearby sales.
Is Tempe landlocked?+
Yes — Tempe is surrounded by neighboring cities and a tribal community, so most new housing comes from infill and redevelopment rather than new subdivisions on open land.
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